The Durham Bulls had many relievers start the season that were on the cusp of helping the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen. Jaime Schultz, Ryne Stanek, and Andrew Kittredge were expected to spend time riding the Durham Shuttle and getting their opportunity to take hold of a MLB bullpen roster spot. Schultz’s injury early in the season necessitated the move of Chih-Wei Hu to the bullpen. Jose Alvarado and Diego Castillo started the season in Double-A, but were among their high leverage arms.
2017 season review: Durham Bulls relief pitchers
